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Flood Forecasting Centre services: Rapid Flood Guidance

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Applies to England and Wales

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This information has been produced by the Flood Forecasting Centre for use by:

  • the UK and Welsh governments
  • category 1 and 2 responders in England and Wales
  • the wider responder community in England and Wales

Updates to this page

Published 16 April 2026
Last updated 1 October 2026 — Show all updates
  1. The new common warnings framework has resulted in changes to our flood risk matrix and impact/likelihood terminology. Content on this page has been updated to reflect these changes.

  2. First published.

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